AUB Alumni Weekend!

North American Regional Gathering

November 12 to 14, 2010
Four Points By Sheraton
3200 Boardwalk Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734.996.0600

Friday, November 12
6:30-8:30 pm: Welcoming Reception

Saturday, November 13
9:00 am -10:00 am: Registration (continental breakfast)

10:00 am -12:00 pm: Welcome: WAAAUB President Makkawi
Followed by: "All about WAAAUB – news and views"
Hear what’s new with your association and what’s planned for the future. The Board of Directors and Standing Committees have been busy with full agendas of activities.

12:15 pm – 1:30 pm: Luncheon

1:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Panel Discussion "AUB made me"
Alumni of various professional backgrounds and generations will reflect on how the University influenced their lives.

3:15 pm – 4:30 pm: WAAAUB North American Chapters Roundtable Discussion
A forum for WAAAUB chapters in North America to exchange ideas about events, community involvement, and outreach strategies that will help build strong and effective chapter networks. All are welcome.

7.30 pm for 8.00 pm until 11.00PM: North American Gathering Dinner
Reception followed by brief program , dinner and live Arabic musical entertainment.

Welcome and opening remarks from the Michigan Chapter, WAAAUB President Ambassador Khalil Makkawi, and AUB President Peter F. Dorman. The keynote speaker will be James Zogby, President of the Arab American Institute and author of the recently published book, Arab Voices.

Sunday, November 14
10:00 am – 11:30 am: WAAAUB wrap up session
A review of the information covered during the previous day’s sessions and plans for the future.

11:45 am – 1:00 pm: Farewell Brunch

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Arab American National Museum Tour
The Arab American National Museum in Dearborn, MI is offering free tours to members of our group.